Observation: Cutler Ridge

Observation Date
1/15/2024
Observer Name
Dan Morris
Region
Ogden » Ben Lomond » Cutler Ridge
Location Name or Route
Cutler Ridge
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Numerous Avalanches that failed on the PWL likely the night of Jan 13 or early Jan 14. Today I didn't here any collapsing and there were many signs of settling.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
Lots of of wind drifted and wind affected . Most surface snow is dense and and supportive. Winds today were still moving snow around.
Comments
Traveled the normal route up Cutler Ridge. Skied off the North/ Northwest and East/Northeast. Much was wind affected with very dense snow on the surface. I t skied nicely but was not powder. Very supportive .wide spread avalanches visible. Most likely from The night or Jan 13 or early AM Jan 14. Many smaller slopes that we don't often see slide. Also most of the Ben Lomond Headwall went massive. Debris ended up on the low angle North west slopes off Cutler Ridge that are often skied. Some pics below but more in the avalanche observation.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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